1998 CHEVROLET PRIZM hood release

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A. Air Outlets
B. Brightness Control
C.
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
D. Instrument Cluster
E. Windshield Wiper Control
E Windshield Washer Button
G. Hazard Warning Flashers
H. Rear Window Defogger (Option)
I. Comfort Control System
J. Electric Mirror Control
K. Storage Compartment and Fuse Panel Cover L.
Hood Release
M. Tilt Column Lever
N. Horn
0. Cruise Control
P. Ignition Switch
Q. Cupholder
R. Shift Lever
S. Cigarette Lighter
T. Audio System
U. Glove Box
V. Vent (shut-off) Thumbwheel
2-41

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Then go to the front of the vehicle. Release the
secondary hood release
by pushing up on the lever
near the middle
of the hood.
0
/' 0
1 Lift the hood, release the
hood prop rod from its
retainer and put the hood
prop rod into the slot in
the hood.
6-10

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at
the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part
D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perjimn these underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if necessary. See “Engine
Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mixture if necessary. See “Engine Coolant”
in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer
tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the
Index for further details.
Hood Latch Operation Check
Pull the primary hood latch release handle inside the
vehicle. The secondary latch should keep the hood from opening all the way when
the primary latch is released.
Make sure
the hood closes firmly. See “Hood Release”
in the Index for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See “Tires”
in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
7-37

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine USAGE
Manual Transaxle Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage
Pivot Points
Floor Shift
Linkage
Chassis
Lubrication
FLUJDLUBRICANT
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985
or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI # 2, Category LB or
Lubriplate@ Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part
No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI # 2
Category
LB or GC-LB.
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI
# 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
GC-LB.
USAGE
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch
Assembly, Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release Pawl
Hood and
Door
Hinges
Weatherstrip
Conditioning
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Optikled Washer
Solvent (GM Part
No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
Lubriplate@ Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI # 2,
Category LB
or GC-LB.
~ ~~
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant, Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or
equivalent).
7-45

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-9
Latch Operation Check
........................ 7-37
Prop
....................................... 6-10
Release
...................................... 6-9
Ho~
......................................... 2-26
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-22
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-18
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2- 11
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................... 7-40
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-38
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-35
Inspections
.................................... 7-42
Brake System
................................ 7-43
Engine Cooling System
........................ 7-42
Exhaustsystem
.............................. 7-42
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-42
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-42
Steering
.................................... 7-42
Suspension
.................................. 7-42
Throttle System
.............................. 7-43
Instrumentpanel
............................... 2-40
Brightness Control
............................ 2-34
Cleaning
.................................... 6- 46
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-55
Optional Cluster
.............................. 2-43
Standard Cluster
.............................. 2-42
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-34
Interior Plastic Components, Cleaning
.............. 6-47
Jack. Tire
............................... 5.24. 5.25
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3 Key
Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-39
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-6
Keys
...................................... 2.2. 2.3
Labels Certification
................................. 4-29
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-53
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-28
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-53
Daytime Running
............................. 2-33
Dome
...................................... 2-34
Exterior
.................................... 2-32
Interior
..................................... 2-34
OnReminder
................................ 2-33
Reading
.................................... 2-35
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-6
Leaving Your Vehicle
with the Engine Running ....... 2-22
Lighter
....................................... 2-38
Lights
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-23, 2-46
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-48, 4-7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-47
Charging System
............................. 2-46
CheckEngine
................................ 2-49
Cruise
...................................... 2-53
Engine Oil Pressure Light
...................... 2-52
Overdriveoff
................................ 2-53
Rear Window Defogger
........................ 2-53
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-8. 2-45
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-28
Lock-Out Switch
............................... 2-26
Lamps
9-5